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Tirzepatide, two signals, one weekly dose.

A once-weekly injection that acts on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, prescribed and adjusted by a licensed provider.

Weekly injectionDual actionRx only
From $199/moincludes provider care
BellaHealth. Tirzepatide injection
At a glance

Tirzepatide injection, in plain words.

What it is

Compounded tirzepatide. It acts on two gut-hormone receptors, GLP-1 and GIP, that shape appetite and fullness.

How you take it

One injection under the skin, once a week, on the same day.

Who it’s for

Considered from a BMI of 30, or 27 with a weight-related condition, after a provider reviews your history.

What to expect

Doses move up in small steps at least four weeks apart. Many women never need the top dose.

What to expect
Before you start

Your history comes first

A provider licensed in your state reviews your intake and any labs, then decides whether tirzepatide is appropriate for you.

Weeks 1 to 4

The 2.5 mg start

This first month is about getting used to the medication, not about results. Stomach upset is most likely now and usually eases.

Month 2 onward

Small steps, four weeks apart

Your provider may step you up by 2.5 mg at a time, only when you are comfortable. Staying at a lower dose that works is a good outcome.

Long term

A dose that fits your life

You hold at the dose that suits you, with monthly refills, check-ins and someone to message whenever you need.

Safety, said plainly

What it can do, and who it isn’t for.

A licensed provider reviews your full history before prescribing anything. This is a summary, not the full prescribing information.

Common side effects

  • Nausea, most often in the first weeks and after a dose step
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Vomiting, stomach pain or reflux
  • Tiredness or headache
  • Less appetite than you expect: eat enough protein and drink water

Tell your provider, or it may not be for you, if

  • You or a close relative have had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2
  • You are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy in the next two months
  • You have had pancreatitis
  • You have severe stomach or bowel disease such as gastroparesis
  • You have type 1 diabetes or a history of an eating disorder: tell your provider first
  • You rely on the contraceptive pill: tirzepatide can make it less reliable for four weeks after starting and after each dose step, so use a backup method

Boxed warning on this class of medication. In rodent studies GLP-1 medications caused thyroid C-cell tumors. It is not known whether this happens in people. Tell your provider about any lump in your neck, hoarseness or trouble swallowing.

The honest evidence position.

In the SURMOUNT-1 trial, adults taking FDA-approved tirzepatide lost an average of 15% to 21% of body weight over 72 weeks depending on dose, compared with about 3% on placebo. That trial studied the branded product. Compounded medications are prepared by state-licensed pharmacies and are not FDA-approved. They have not been studied in those trials, and individual results vary.

Typical dose steps

Low first. Up only when you’re ready.

  • 2.5 mgWk 1–4
  • 5 mgStep 2
  • 7.5 mgStep 3
  • 10 mgStep 4
  • 12.5 mgStep 5
  • 15 mgTop

The usual schedule from the approved product label, with at least four weeks at each step. Your provider sets yours.

Your plan

One price. Care included.

Your membership covers the provider visit, ongoing messaging and the medication where it is prescribed. No insurance needed, and you can cancel any time.

Tirzepatide injection$199/mo
  • Provider visit and review
  • Unlimited messaging with your care team
  • Medication shipped if prescribed
  • Cancel any time
See if it could suit me

Expected launch pricing. It can vary by state and pharmacy, and your final price is confirmed before you pay. Medication is included only where a provider prescribes it.

Questions

How is it different from semaglutide?

Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide acts on GLP-1 and GIP. Your provider recommends one based on your history, your goals and how you tolerate medication.

Does it affect birth control?

It can make the contraceptive pill less reliable for four weeks after you start and after each dose increase. Use a backup method during those windows, or talk to your provider about non-oral options.

Is it FDA-approved?

The branded product is. The tirzepatide a BellaHealth. provider would prescribe is compounded by a licensed pharmacy, and compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

Can I switch from semaglutide?

Often, yes. Your provider decides the starting dose and timing so the change is comfortable.

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Shown for illustration. Prescription only. A licensed provider decides whether treatment is right for you. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This page is general information, not medical advice, and reading it does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.

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